2016 TOYOTA iM transmission

1996-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal
• The accelerator pedal shouldmove smoothly (without uneven
pedal effort or catching).
Continuously variable transmission
“Park” mechanism• When parked on a slope and the
shift lever is in P, is the vehicle
securely stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal movesmoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appro-
priate clearance from the floor? (P. 301)
• Does the brake pedal have the
correct amount of free play? (P. 301)
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one
side when the brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effec-
tively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the
brakes are applied.
Clutch pedal
• Does the clutch pedal move
smoothly?
• Does the clutch pedal have appro- priate clearance from the floor?
(P. 300)
• Does the clutch pedal have the correct amount of free play?
(P. 300)

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Scion dealer or commercial towing service before towing.
lThe engine is running but the vehicle does not move.
l The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we re commend having your vehicle
towed by your Scion dealer or commercial towing service, using
a wheel-lift type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/
provincial and local laws.
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing

2627-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by your Scion dealer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*1
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is
fully released the system is operating normally.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Scion dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic continuously variable transmission (if equipped) control system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Scion dealer
immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Scion dealer
immediately.

2727-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
lStop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
l Set the parking brake.
l Shift the shift lever to P (continuously variable transmission) or R
(manual transmission).
l Stop the engine.
l Turn on the emergency flashers. ( P. 252)
If you have a flat tire
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be
replaced with the spare tire.
For details about tires: P. 2 2 0
WARNING
nIf you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a fl at tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle

2847-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
Set the parking brake.
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” position.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flathead
screwdriver or equivalent tool.
To prevent damage to the cover,
cover the tip of the screwdriver with
a rag.
Press the shift lock override
button.
The shift lever can be shifted while
the button is pressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (vehi-
cles with a continuously variable transmission)
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake
pedal, there may be a problem with the shift lock system (a sys-
tem to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the
vehicle inspected by your Scion dealer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to
ensure that the shift lever can be shifted:
1
2
3
4
5

2917-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
Stop the engine. Shift the shift lever to P (continuously variable
transmission) or N (manual transmission), and set the parking
brake.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the front wheels.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the front wheels
to help provide traction.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to D or R (continuously variable transmission) or
1 or R (manual transmission) and re lease the parking brake. Then,
while exercising caution, depress the accelerator pedal.
n When it is difficult to free the vehicle
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Press to turn off TRAC.
1
2
3
4
5

2988-1. Specifications
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
Cooling system
Capacity
Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission
6.1 qt. (5.8 L, 5.1 Imp. qt.)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
5.9 qt. (5.6 L, 4.9 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following. • “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-sili-
cate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate cool-
ant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system
Spark plug
MakeDENSO SC20HR11
Gap0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
n Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust spark plug gap.

2998-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Scion iM_U (12J49U)
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.If replacement is necessary, contact your Scion dealer.
Electrical system
Battery
Open voltage at
68 F (20 C):
12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8  12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage checked 20 minutes after the engine
and all the lights turned off)
Charging rates5 A max.
Continuously variable transaxle
Fluid capacity*7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine CVT Fluid FE
NOTICE
n Continuously variable transaxle fluid type
Using continuously variable transaxle fluid other than “Toyota Genuine CVT
Fluid FE” may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of the transmis-
sion accompanied by vibration and, ultimately, damage to the vehicle’s
transmission.